EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) Bill

A Bill to require an independent audit of the benefits and costs of UK membership of the European Union.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits) Bill would require an independent audit to measure the costs and benefits of the United Kingdom remaining a member of the European Union. The aim is to provide a clear, impartial assessment of whether EU membership offers net advantages or not, for Parliament and the public. The bill is a Private Member's Bill introduced in the House of Commons by Sir Christopher Chope and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons.

Key Points

Requires an independent audit of the costs and benefits of UK membership of the EU.
The audit must be independent and report findings to Parliament (the bill’s purpose is to provide an impartial assessment).
Introduced in the House of Commons as a Private Member’s Bill by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
Connected to welfare policy, indicating an emphasis on how EU membership affects welfare-related issues.
Parliamentary progress noted: first reading in 2013; currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading (in 2013) and is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, with no further stages recorded in the provided information.

Who is affected?

UK taxpayers and the general publicUK government departments and public bodies involved in EU policy and public financeBusinesses and industries that trade with or are affected by EU membershipWorkers and trade unions with interests tied to EU rules and fundingResearchers, academics and think tanks studying public expenditure and EU relationsNon-government organisations with an interest in public policy and EU relations

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

24 Jun 2013

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - EU Membership (Audit of Costs and Benefits)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 70 2013-14, as ordered by the House of Commons

BillCommons

3 Jul 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.